Tilcayo Tiger Cat Facts
Tilcayo Tiger Cat: First New Wild Cat Species in 100 Years Discover Leopardus tilcayo, the small cloud forest feline marking the first completely novel wild cat species described by science in over a century
BIG CATS MAKE BAD PETS
Insitu 2026
Invited to the IUCN Cat Specialist Group
On July 27, 2026, I was invited into the IUCN SSC Cat Specialist Group, the body responsible for monitoring and conserving all 40 wild cat species on Earth. After three decades of pushing on that system from the outside, Big Cat Rescue finally has a seat inside it.
Fundacion JAPU
In Ecuador’s dry forest, a small community is proving that coexistence with wild cats is possible. Through predator-proof poultry coops, education, and local conservation leadership, El Mamey is turning conflict into hope for families, chickens, and native wild cats.
The One-Word Rule Change
The One-Word Shift Gutting the Endangered Species Act: Why Habitat Protection is Under Fire
For over 50 years, the Endangered Species Act (ESA) has served as America’s most powerful shield against extinction, saving 99% of protected species from disappearing. However, a silent regulatory shift announced on July 10, 2026, seeks to dismantle this legacy by redefining a single word: "harm"
